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Trump administration tells prosecutors to avoid criminal probes of acting Venezuelan president

Trump administration tells prosecutors to avoid criminal probes of acting Venezuelan president

The Trump administration has quietly instructed federal prosecutors in Miami to avoid pursuing criminal investigations into Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime target of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, according to current and former U.S. law enforcement officials — the latest sign of warming relations between the White House and the oil-rich nation.

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'Anti-Black bias ... must be denounced,' Ontario judge says in acquitting man in drug case
Star

February 3, 2025

‘Anti-Black bias … must be denounced,’ Ontario judge says in acquitting man in drug case

A man arrested for drug offences was racially profiled by…

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Parents say social media app Snapchat gives kids access to illicit drugs
Star

February 3, 2025

Parents say social media app Snapchat gives kids access to illicit drugs

An Ontario father says he’s struggling to keep his teen…

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Doug Ford promised to 'Get It Done' last election. How did he do?
Star

February 3, 2025

Doug Ford promised to ‘Get It Done’ last election. How did he do?

With Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives seeking re-election on a slogan…

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Alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations spiked during the pandemic. Could policy have made a difference?
Star

February 3, 2025

Alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations spiked during the pandemic. Could policy have made a difference?

A new study suggests alcohol-related deaths increased by about 24…

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Judge hammers Ottawa cops for lying under oath, misleading court in searing decision
Star

February 3, 2025

Judge hammers Ottawa cops for lying under oath, misleading court in searing decision

A Superior Court judge has found that Ottawa police drug…

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Hundreds of stayed sexual assault cases send chilling message to victims, advocates warn
Star

February 3, 2025

Hundreds of stayed sexual assault cases send chilling message to victims, advocates warn

Victim advocates warn that when cases are stayed due to…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest, Music

February 3, 2025

Montreal’s Yannick Nézet-Séguin gets assist from Bradley Cooper in 5th Grammy win, while Beyoncé nets award for Dave Hamelin

TORONTO — Five years of meticulous work on the music…

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National, Sports

February 3, 2025

Raptors, Canucks fans boo American national anthem as trade war heats up

Canadian sports fans continued to voice their displeasure with the…

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Sports

February 3, 2025

OHL roundup: Spitfires rally to edge Knights 4-3 in battle of division leaders

WINDSOR, Ont. — A-J Spellacy’s short-handed goal at 8:41 of…

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